The briefing
Published 14 March 2022. This archival report describes the announcement and offers of that period; temporary rewards do not remain active indefinitely.
The March 15, 2022 console edition brought up to 4K output, modes targeting up to 60 frames per second, faster loading, HDR, improved assets and ray-tracing features. The exact combination depends on the chosen graphics mode and console; the headline maximums should not be assumed to run simultaneously in every mode.
Online additions included Hao’s Special Works, Career Builder and a revised entry flow. Returning players also had a progress-migration route, subject to eligibility. These features distinguish the PS5 and Xbox Series product from running the older console version through backward compatibility. Match the actual game edition as well as the hardware when comparing access to upgrades, multiplayer sessions and graphical options.
GTA V & GTA Online for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S GTA 5 Release Date for PS5 / Xbox Series X|S GTA 5 Enhancements for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S GTA 5 & GTA Online New Features for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S New Graphics Modes for GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S GTA Online Exclusive Content for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Hao's Special Works Auto Shop New Vehicles for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S New HSW Race Series & Time Trials Career Builder More improvements Standalone Version of GTA Online (PS5 & Xbox Series X|S) GTA 5 & GTA Online Transfer To PS5 and Xbox Series X|S How to Transfer GTA Online Progress from PS4 to PS5, or from XB1 to XSX How to Transfer GTA 5 Story Progress from PS4 to PS5, or from XB1 to XSX GTA+ New Membership Service For GTA Online GTA 5 PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Screenshots GTA 5 PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Artworks GTA 5 PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Videos & Trailers GTA 5 Release Date for PS5 / Xbox Series X|S GTA 5 for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S , along with the Standalone version of GTA Online, has been made available digitally on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, through the PlayStation 5 console store and the Microsoft Store. The physical releases of GTA V & Online for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S have hit the shelves a month later, on April 12, 2022 . The standard price of GTA 5 for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S is $39.99, however, for the first three months ( until June 14 ) it's available at just $9.99 on PlayStation 5 (75% off), and $19.99 on Xbox Series X|S (50% off). Initially announced in June 2020 , the GTA V Expanded & Enhanced Edition for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S, and the Standalone Version of GTA Online was initially set to release in November 2021, but they were later delayed to March 2022 . What about PC? At the moment the GTA V Expanded & Enhanced edition is not releasing on PC. It may come in in a future Title Update . After all, the PC version already supports 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, which are some of the features touted for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S, so it may not need a separate release. GTA 5 Enhancements for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S The GTA 5 Expanded & Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S features a range of technical improvements, graphical upgrades, and performance enhancements to take full advantage of the latest hardware, making the game more beautiful and more responsive than ever. GTA 5 & GTA Online New Features for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
| Item / requirement |
|---|
| New graphics modes with up to 4K resolution and up to 60 frames per second |
| Improved Texture quality and draw distance |
| Ray-tracing, as well as ray-traced reflections ( after 1.64 update ) |
| HDR options |
| Faster loading times and character switching |
| Highly detailed new explosions and fire |
| Improved lighting quality across shadows, water reflections |
| Increased vegetation density |
| Increased population and traffic variety |
| Enhanced gameplay, anti-aliasing, and motion blur |
| Immersive 3D audio |
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